…were also several other concerns that were addressed during the trip. “Other issues that were talked about were farmworker housing, of course water, the continuing increase in wages,” said Bitter. “Very…
Farm City Newsday Tuesday, 04-23-19
Get the latest agriculture news in today’s Farm City Newsday, hosted by Danielle Leal. Today’s show is filled with stories covering updates to the water allocations for CVP South of…
Water Allocations Updated for CVP South-of-Delta Contractors
…of water management during one of the best water years in the historical record. “Water management decisions are based on a regulatory regime that is inflexible and a lack of…
The California Kitchen: Refreshing Cranberry Cucumber Water
…Cucumbers 3 Lemons (Cut in Half) 1 Bunch of Basil 2 Qts Ice 2 Qts Water Refreshing Cranberry Cucumber Water For this and many more of these recipes visit: www.ajhtheuntamedchef.com…
Effort to Repair Friant-Kern Canal Passes First Hurdle
…issues as a result of over drafted groundwater basins. The bill seeks to appropriate $400 million dollars from the General Fund to require the Department of Water Resources to grant…
NRCS Invites Proposals for 2019 Conservation Innovation Grants
…pilot projects, field demonstrations, and on-farm conservation research. In 2019 NRCS California is prioritizing proposals that improve the “technical toolbox” to address the following on-farm resource concerns: soil health, water…
Identify and Stop Tomato Pests
…ready. For example, a mixture of two cups of water mixed with food grade mineral oil, three drops of dish detergent, and three drops of peppermint oil. Mix the ingredients…
New California Cattle Council Set to Take Shape
…Outreach Committee and past president of the California Cattlemen’s Association. “Water quality, or fire, or grazing issues, open space, endangered species, the list goes on and on. We needed some…
USDA Update on Farm Bill Implementation Progress
…economic development across the federal government. Rural Water and Waste Water Technical Assistance and Training Programs: On April 1, 2019, the Rural Utilities Service published a Notice of Solicitation of Applications…
Almond Matters: Sustainable Practices Improve Overall Industry
…myriad of ways. Expanding sustainability in the almond industry is assisting growers better manage water supplies and nitrogen needs, in turn improving overall crop efficiency and profitability of orchards. The…
Upgrading California’s Water Grid for Future Needs
…of thinking about the combination of the surface reservoirs and the groundwater basins because in California there’s a tremendous untapped potential to store more water there as well.” About the…
Study Sheds Light on Major Disease in Roses
…at the base of the leaf stalk. The other mite (Callyntrotus schlechtendali) was discovered on the open surface of the leaves. It was the first time these two mites were found…
California Antique Farm Equipment Show Opens April 12
…with water pumps hooked to them.” Listen to Fawkes’ interview below. Listen to Watte’s interview below. About the Author Brian German Facebook Twitter Ag News Director, AgNet West Sponsored Content…
April is Get Your Garden Springtime Ready Month
…fruit to grow larger and give you a better harvest. It’s also time to plant perennials. Be sure to water adequately once planted, before the temperatures become too warm….